PENN, Margaret Alice (nee Antill)

Margaret enjoyed her early life in Montreal and Winnipeg. Margaret then moved to Calgary where she was in radio broadcasting. It was there that she met her husband Dave. Margaret left broadcasting for the travel business but decided against a business career in favour of raising her daughters, Sandy and Cathy.

Margaret loved her family and enjoyed many hours with them in the wonderful foothills and mountains of Alberta. She also led her husband on world-wide travels.

Margaret was an accomplished and beautiful woman who will be missed greatly by everyone who knew her.

Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.

In living memory of Margaret Penn, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.

Condolence Messages

Auntie Margaret will be deeply missed. My sister and I will always remember staying up late to watch the royal wedding with her when we were kids. God be with you and bring you much comfort at this time.

Dear Cathy and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful woman. I always enjoyed seeing her in the office and catching up on her travels and the family she loved so much. I will be thinking of you during this difficult time.

Dear Dave & Family,
I wanted to offer my condolences on the passing Marg. She was always such a friendly neighbor. She was one of the first people I met, when I moved to my home in Charleswood. She saw me outside washing windows & came across the alley, to introduce herself. That really meant lots to me. I will remember you all in my prayers, during this difficult time.
Lynn Hagel

Dear Dave, Sandy and Cathy,
Very sad that Margaret has passed away. She was a very spunky, fun engaging lady. She was also the last of the Antills in Canada.
Condolences from myself, Carolyn and Ashley here in Toronto and Brianna in Margaret’s birthplace Montreal.
Peter Rowe

Dear Dave, Sandy & Cathy:
I have just accidently come across Marg’s death and am so sad to not have known sooner. When I moved to Calgary in 1953 I was fortunate to be able to move into the House in Rosedale with Marg, Joan & Ruth – they were such wonderful roomates to a teenager from the farm, She was a mentor and trusted friend, we went to each other’s weddings and kept in touch for several years after, but life sometimes interferes with friendship, I last saw her two years ago for coffee,she will always have a special place in my heart.
Blessings to you all, you were her rock!
Phyllis Coulter